- As big as possible! I like carrying half my household in it or often need to transport bulky items. → F13 TOP CAT
- Big enough that I don’t need an extra bag if I go shopping after work. → F14 DEXTER
- Headphones, water bottle, sweater — I tend to travel light. → F11 LASSIE
- I need a bag for typical commuter gear, with space for laptop, lunch and reading material. → F42 SURFSIDE 6
- Compact and perfect for selected essentials—for carefree days and nights that keep getting longer. → F41 HAWAII FIVE-0
- Valuables, tissues, keys, done. → F40 JAMIE
YOUR PERFECT MESSENGER BAG IN SIX QUESTIONS
Even Goethe knew — or at least we like to claim: one messenger bag is not like another. Our six classic messenger models are all made from retired truck tarps, built for versatile use, and designed to stay for a long, long, long life at your side. But they differ in size, shape, interior setup and special strengths. Our short, fun quiz will help you find your bag for life in just a few steps.
THE MESSENGER GUIDE
1. How big should your courier bag be and what do you carry in it?
SIZE & LOAD
1. How big should your courier bag be and what do you carry in it?
2. Which bag type do you like most?
SHAPE & FORMAT
2. Which bag type do you like most?
- Big and roomy, no frills. → F13 TOP CAT
- Square, practical, laptop-friendly. → F14 DEXTER
- Classic FREITAG messenger format, but compact. → F11 LASSIE
- Horizontal format, with rounded corners. → F42 SURFSIDE 6
- As big as needed, proven design, wider than tall. → F41 HAWAII FIVE-0
- As small as possible to make getting ahead as effortless as possible. → F40 JAMIE
3. Which special features should your bag have?
FEATURES
3. Which special features should your bag have?
- I ride my bike a lot and I'm happy if I have an extra strap to stop my bag from slipping when I'm on the road. → F13 TOP CAT
- An additional hip strap for fast rides and lots of interior and exterior compartments would be great. → F14 DEXTER
- Bike hack: I want my bag to attach to the top tube of my bike frame. → F11 LASSIE
- Horizontal format, but with room for my laptop. And an outer zip pocket. → F42 SURFSIDE 6
- The best possible overview of what's inside the bag, with multiple compartments for even better organization. → F41 HAWAII FIVE-0
- Variety thanks to different carry styles: I like to wear my bag on my chest or hips. → F40 JAMIE
4. What are the biggest bits of tech gear you need to carry?
DIGITAL NATIVE?
4. What are the biggest bits of tech gear you need to carry?
- Laptop up to 16" and a food processor → F13 TOP CAT
- Laptop up to 13" and a slide rule → F14 DEXTER
- Tablet up to 12.4" and four walkie-talkies → F11 LASSIE
- Laptop up to 13” and a retro game console → F42 SURFSIDE 6
- E-reader and a stick blender → F41 HAWAII FIVE-0
- Smartphone, Tamagotchi, yo-yo → F40 JAMIE
5. Where can we find you?
FAVORITE SPOT
5. Where can we find you?
- I take banners to Critical Mass bike tours. → F13 TOP CAT
- Job, college, library, repeat. → F14 DEXTER
- At the flea market in the favorite neighborhood. → F11 LASSIE
- On a day trip to a city of culture or on my way to an open-plan office. → F42 SURFSIDE 6
- In the coolest districts in Tokyo, Zurich, Amsterdam and Berlin. → F41 HAWAII FIVE-0
- Wherever it’s loud: clubs, concerts and festivals. → F40 JAMIE
6. What would you like to tell people about your messenger bag?
FUN FACT
6. What would you like to tell people about your messenger bag?
- This model made design history — there's even an example in the Museum of Modern Art. → F13 TOP CAT
- It was developed because «not everyone is built as wide as real bike couriers». → F14 DEXTER
- It celebrated its 30th birthday in 2025 and is still one of the world’s most popular models. → F11 LASSIE
- It retired a few years ago, but is now back due to high demand. → F42 SURFSIDE 6
- This bag is the all-time FREITAG favorite — and there's also a special limited edition with stars. → F41 HAWAII FIVE-0
- It’s the only FREITAG messenger bag also commonly worn as a fanny pack. → F40 JAMIE
Did you find your messenger bag?
DONE?
Did you find your messenger bag?
Found your match? Fantastic. Choosing the right model is a big step. But take a short break, because now comes the really hard part: picking the one-off bag that's right for you. There's only one of every FREITAG messenger bag in the world.
Don’t like any of the classic truck-tarp models? We've still got an ace up our sleeve: F685 HENRY. The reflective messenger for frequent riders, made from old PET bottles. Designed for heavy loads and variable volumes, this bag combines premium features — like a three-point strap and back padding — with a clean, reduced look.
F13 TOP CAT
The extra-large messenger bag for extra-heavy loads. The very first FREITAG bag offers plenty of space and always sits right thanks to the hip strap.
- The classic, reduced messenger bag with an iconic square silhouette
- One bag, lots of cargo: 22 liters of volume, expandable all the way to a whopping 40 liters
- Fits laptops up to 16"
- Additional hip strap for better stability on your bike
- As seen on hobby bike couriers and in the MoMa design collection zu bestaunen
#F13 #TOPCAT
#F14 #DEXTER
F14 DEXTER
Thanks to its expandable volume, this large messenger bag made from upcycled truck tarp gives you flexible extra room for your varied, colorful everyday life.
- The slimmer-cut sibling of the original F13 TOP CAT model
- Keep things organized thanks to extra compartments in the main compartment and outer pocket
- 10 liters of volume, or 18 liters when you use the expansion
- Fits laptops up to 13"
- Additional hip strap for fast bike rides
F11 LASSIE
The square, compact messenger bag for everyday city life, with room for your essentials, made from upcycled truck tarps.
- Classic format but scaled down proportionally
- 5 to 8 liters of volume
- Fits a tablet or laptop up to 12.4"
- With outer pocket for valuables and additional inner pocket
- Perfect for lightly packed days
- Can be easily attached to your bike frame
#F11 #LASSIE
#F42 #SURFSIDE6
F42 SURFSIDE 6
A little more room for people who always carry a little more: the medium-sized, horizontal-format messenger bag for commuting and day trips.
- The big sister of F41 HAWAII FIVE-0 is bigger than it looks
- Designed in 1996, retired in 2020, back since 2025
- Fresh look thanks to wide-screen format with rounded corners
- Fits laptops up to 13"
- 9 liters of volume plus 1 extra liter thanks to flexible Velcro closure
- Zippered outer pocket for valuables
F41 HAWAII FIVE-0
This compact messenger bag is a timeless FREITAG classic. An essential companion for urban everyday life, with room for all your basics.
- The most popular FREITAG bag worldwide
- Unmistakable silhouette: horizontal format with round corners
- Also available as a limited FREITAG x Études Studio edition
- 2 liters, up to 3 liters max
- Outer and inner pockets
#F41 #HAWAII
SHORT BREAK
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#F40 #JAMIE
F40 JAMIE
FREITAG's second-smallest messenger bag is actually a crossbody bag. And a hip bag. But it still wants in with the bike-loving cool kids.
- Wear it crossbody or on your hips
- Space for your essentials: 1 liter of volume
- Length-adjustable strap with click buckle
- With zippered outer compartment and pen holder
- Hip hip hooray!
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